Korean phrase
오랜만이에요. o raen ma ni e yo
Meaning
It's been a while
When to use it
A polite greeting after not seeing someone for a while. It is common when meeting a coworker or acquaintance and is not overly formal.
Example dialogue
아, 오랜만이에요. a o raen ma ni e yo
Oh, it's been a while.
네, 잘 지냈어요. 요즘 어떻게 지내셨어요? ne chal chi nae sseo yo yo jeum eo tteo ke chi nae syeo sseo yo
Yes, I've been well. How have you been lately?